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FIRE DISTRICT 7741 LAKE DRIVE' UNO LAKES, IIN 55014 PHONE "1.784.7472' FAX 651.784.2427 Date: September 2, 2009 To: City Council of Uno Lakes City Council of Centerville City Council of Circle Pines Jerry L. Streich, Fire ChieLf Proposed 2010 Budget MEMO From: Re: You will find enclosed the 2010 Centennial Fire District Budget for each cities consideration. The fire districts operation is supported by payments from the three cities, as well as revenues from various charges for services. The Fire Steering Committee has approved the proposed budget and fees and is recommending them to you. The specific charges to be paid by each city in 2010 are shown below in comparison with 2009. CENTERVILLE CIRCLE PINES L1NO LAKES 2009 2010 2009 2010 2009 2010 $105,306 $112,753 $140,688 $143,045 $596,452 $585,645 As presented to the Fire Steering Committee, the key drivers for the 2010 budget are to provide compliant safety equipment and health screenings for our firefighters, increase daytime emergency response personnel, and become compliant with State OSHA and FLSA rules. Though there is an overall increase in the budget numbers, I have added "fees for service" for a list of items in 2010. When implemented, these fees create a decrease in the budget compared to 2009. The fees proposed are not uncommon to other cities. In fact, fees are a hot topic today in the fire service. According to the Joint Powers Agreement each city has until November 30, 2009 to approve the 2010 budget. Such approval would include the recommended fee charges that are shown on the revenue page. I would be happy to meet with each city to discuss the budget further, if they so desire. Enclosure: (1) 2010 Centennial Fire District Budget- 27